The Starfish Project
Early Intervention That Changes Lives
Helping schools improve behaviour, emotional wellbeing and engagement through evidence-based mentoring, positive activities and family support.
Norton Hall: 0121 328 3043
Dolphin Centre: 0121 326 8343
Helping schools improve behaviour, emotional wellbeing and engagement through evidence-based mentoring, positive activities and family support.
Improvement in behaviour following 1:1 mentoring
Improvement in pupils’ mental health and wellbeing
Increase in pupils feeling ready for secondary school
Parents felt more confident supporting their child
“This support has strengthened our inclusion strategy and reduced pressure on senior leadership time.”
Assistant Headteacher & SEMH Lead
Behaviour
Emotional regulation
Attendance
Anxiety
SEMH
Risk of exclusion
The Starfish Project provides targeted early intervention before these challenges escalate.
Years serving East Birmingham
Children supported every year
Level 5 Trauma & Mental Health trained staff
Measured through robust impact evaluation
Supporting children, parents and schools
Learning doesn’t stop when mentoring ends.
Positive activities reinforce confidence, resilience and relationships through:
These activities help children practise emotional regulation and positive social interaction in real-life settings.
Learning doesn’t stop when mentoring ends.
Positive activities reinforce confidence, resilience and relationships through:
These activities help children practise emotional regulation and positive social interaction in real-life settings.
✔ Level 5 Trauma & Mental Health trained staff
✔ Trusted by local schools
✔ Evidence-based outcomes
✔ Trauma-informed practice
✔ Family support included
✔ Measurable impact
Since taking part in the Starfish Project, K has become more independent, helpful at home, and is more caring to siblings. He is beginning to come out of his shell and take on new challenges. I’m excited for his personal growth and development, and his future.
